Created Male and Female Parent Retreat

The Created Male and Female Parent Retreat, designed to support LCMS parents of children who are dealing with sexual orientation and gender identity issues, will once again be offered next spring, on April 8–12, 2025.

LCMS Family Ministry and the Created Male and Female Task Force have partnered together to offer this retreat.

Participants will leave with a godly approach to caring for children with sexual orientation and gender identity issues.

Retreat leaders include:

• The Rev. Christopher Esget, LCMS fifth vice-president and chairman of the Created Male and Female Task Force;

• The Rev. Dr. Mark Rockenbach, professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and task force member; and

• Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor, Office of National Mission managing director, Human Care and Ministerial Support.

Registration for the retreat is now open for all church workers. The deadline to register is Nov. 30. Registration will be capped at four married couples.

After church workers have had a chance to register, registration will be opened up to other LCMS members who have been recommended by their pastors or other church workers.